James K MacConnell

Military

Shot down 1 May 1944 in B-17 #42-31152. Prisoner of War (POW).

Member of the Eugene W. Dingledine crew. Made Prisoner of War.

See entry for Eugene W. Dingledine at http://www.evasioncomete.be/fdingleew.html

POW

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Units served with

The insignia of the 96th Bomb Group.
  • Unit Hierarchy: Group
  • Air Force: Eighth Air Force
  • Type Category: Bombardment

People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19095816
  • Highest Rank: Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Armorer - Tail Gunner

Aircraft

  • Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Unit: 96th Bomb Group 339th Bomb Squadron

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Other

Prisoner of war

1 May 1944

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Updated website address in Bio

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MACR 4237
Research for website www.evasioncomete.org

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added "Possible DUPLICATE" in the nickname field so an Admin can check out this person.

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Contributorjmoore43
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Added a "-" to the A/C serial number in the "Summary biography" to aid clarity & consistency.

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Drawn from the records of the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Savannah, Georgia / MACR 4237; Snetterton Falcons, pg 133 & 145